Expectant moms in their 30th week of pregnancy or later are invited to register. Instructors include INTEGRIS Health board-certified lactation consultants or mother/ baby RNs with extensive breastfeeding training.

Class topics include:

• Benefits of breastfeeding, how breastfeeding works, breastmilk and milk supply
• Skills for breastfeeding: reading your baby’s hunger cues, positions for breastfeeding, the importance of latch and knowing your baby is getting enough
• What to expect: common concerns and healthy lifestyle
• Working and breastfeeding: information on breast pumps and supplies 

If you have questions, please reach out to Charlotte Houck, Charlottee.Houck@integrishealth.org  405-949-3974 

Please note that this is a two-night class.

The "Understanding Birth" class will meet from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. on the 2nd floor of the Women's Center at INTEGRIS Health Enid Hospital in the OB Conference Room, which is located outside the secured Labor and Delivery unit across from the elevator. The instructors are skilled and passionate labor and delivery nurses employed by INTEGRIS Health Enid Hospital Women’s Center.

Only register one person. You may bring 1 support person.

REFUND POLICY

Understanding Birth will educate and prepare participants for the following information:

• Understanding Pregnancy: 3rd trimester discomforts & overview, anatomy, emotions, preeclampsia, preterm labor, and more.
• Understanding Labor: The 5 P’s of labor, signs labor is near, onset of labor, stages of labor.
• Understanding Brandy’s Birth: A real life scenario to show how the stages of labor unfold.
• Understanding Comfort Techniques: Birth preferences, labor support, breathing, hydrotherapy, massage, labor & pushing positions, back labor, relaxation & visualization techniques.
• Understanding Medical Procedures: Decision-making, the difference between induction and augmentation, fetal monitoring, IVs, analgesics, epidural anesthesia, local anesthesia, spinal blocks and second-stage interventions.
• Understanding Cesarean Birth: Scheduled, unplanned & emergency cesareans, reasons for having a cesarean, common preparation for surgery, risks, anesthesia, recovery, and reducing the risk for a cesarean birth.
• Understanding Newborns: Newborn procedures, appearance, senses, SIDS, and choosing your Baby’s Healthcare Provider.
• Understanding Postpartum: Physical changes, emotions, lifestyle changes, and breastfeeding basics.

Each woman will receive a reference book that includes a free companion web app with more than 50 videos, tools, and printable checklists.

Tours of the unit will be given following the class.

Ice and water are available; bring any desired snack.

For any further questions about your class please contact Tiffany Reinschmiedt at 580-548-1347

Complimentary tours are available for current patients or those considering our facility for delivery.

Please register in advance for the tour. 

Note: Only register one person. You may bring 1 support person.

Daytime tours are available on Mondays at noon, with the exception of holidays.

Please meet in the Lakeside front entrance waiting area for tours to begin. Tours typically last 30 to 45 minutes and may occasionally be canceled if the facility is full.

The "Breastfeeding Basics" class will meet from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on the 2nd floor of the Women's Center at INTEGRIS Health Enid Hospital in the OB Conference Room, which is located outside the secured Labor and Delivery unit across from the elevator. The instructors are skilled and passionate labor and delivery nurses employed by INTEGRIS Health Enid Hospital Women’s Center.

Expectant moms in their 30th week of pregnancy or later are invited to register.

NOTE: Only register mom. You may bring one (1) support person.

Understanding Birth will educate and prepare participants for the following information:

• Benefits of breastfeeding, how breastfeeding works, breastmilk and milk supply
• Skills for breastfeeding: hunger cues, positions for breastfeeding and the importance of proper latch
• What to expect: common concerns and healthy lifestyle
• Pumping and milk storage: information on breast pumps and supplies.

For any further questions about your class please contact Annette Schovanec, RN, IBCLC at 580-548-1347.

Complimentary tours are available for current patients or those considering our facility for delivery.

Please register in advance for the tour. 

Note: Only register one person. You may bring 1 support person.

Daytime tours are available on Mondays at noon, with the exception of holidays.

Please meet in the Lakeside front entrance waiting area for tours to begin. Tours typically last 30 to 45 minutes and may occasionally be canceled if the facility is full.

“Understanding Birth” is a two-week class which meets from 5:30-8:30 p.m. in the conference room on the first floor of Lakeside Women’s Hospital. 

These classes are intended for and most relevant to those planning on giving birth at Lakeside Women’s Hospital.

NOTE: Only register one person. You may bring 1 support person. 

Class 1 will provide an understanding of the Anatomy of Pregnancy, Labor and Delivery, Comfort Measures for Labor and Partner support.

Class 2 will explore medications and interventions for labor and birth, Cesarean birth, recovery, postpartum, and end with a hospital tour.

NOTE: Only register one person. You may bring 1 support person. 

For any further questions about your class please contact Laurie Shofner at 405-936-1500.

Refund Policy

This class will take place on one evening from 6:00pm to 9:00pm. 

Class participants will learn about common newborn traits and behaviors, as well as newborn health and safety, including Lifesaver, safe sleep and Newborn procedures.  There will be discussion on ways to comfort your newborn with hands-on practice with swaddling, burping and diaper changing. Grandparents are encouraged to sign up as well.

Please feel free to bring a drink & snack or stop by the cafeteria prior to class or during a break.

Please reach out to Charlottee Houck with questions Charlottee.houck@integrishealth.org or 405-949-3974. BMC Campus Map CONFERENCE location

Only register one person. You may bring 1 support person.

REFUND POLICY

This holistic Understanding Birth class meets from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in Conference Room A and B at INTEGRIS Health Canadian Valley Hospital. 

This course includes eight weeks of classes plus one bonus physical therapy class and a mock delivery in an LDRP room. Moms are encouraged to register during 14 to 16 weeks into their pregnancy.

If you would like to register after the class begins, please call 405-717-7860.

NOTE: Only register one person. You may up to two support persons.

Understanding Birth covers the following topics:

• Pregnancy: anatomy, preeclampsia and warning signs, preterm labor, hazards, emotions, healthy nutrition, physical changes and challenges, etc.
• Labor: Pain theories, 5 Ps of labor, signs labor is near, onset of labor, stages of labor, the importance of being relaxed and having a relaxed support system, skin-to-skin contact with mom and dad/support team, etc.
• Birth Stories (varies by format): Stories show how the stages of labor unfold in real life, introducing examples of natural coping techniques, partner support, medicated pain relief and cesareans.
• Comfort Techniques: Birth preferences, labor support, breathing, relaxation, massage, visualization, focal points, hydrotherapy, back labor, partner advice and when and how to push. We focus on being able to RELAX!
• Medical Choices/Procedures: Decision-making, induction, fetal monitoring, IVs, analgesics, epidural anesthesia, labor and pushing positions with epidural, augmentation and second-stage interventions.
• Cesarean Birth: Reasons for and types of cesareans, anesthesia, 3D animation of surgery, recovery, reducing the risk for cesarean birth.
• Initial Newborn care: Practicing together changing diapers, dressing, how to hold a baby, how to transfer with confidence from one person to another, bathing and Q&A.
• Beginning Breastfeeding: How to get a good latch for a proper transfer of milk from breast to baby, teaching dad/support person the positions – then, letting them teach moms, establishing a positive mindset around breastfeeding, some challenges, the advantages for both mom and baby, Q&A.
• Postpartum: This is important time. Too often we overlook or minimize this time, forcing moms to take on too much too fast which interferes with their recovery, healthy breastfeeding and heathy relationships!

Class instructor JeannaLynn May, RN-BSN, CCE, brings more than 24 years of experience in labor and delivery, postpartum care and childbirth education. A board-certified childbirth educator and life coach, she has served families at INTEGRIS Health Canadian Valley Women’s Center since 2002, bringing a deep-seated, genuine passion to her classes and the families she serves.

If you have questions, email Jeanna.May@integrishealth.org or call 405-717-7860.

NOTE: Only register one person. You may bring up to two support persons.